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I was chatting to an acquaintance recently when they mentioned that they were collecting their new puppy in a few days time.
In the course of the conversation it came out that they had not asked the breeder about health certificates, nor had they any idea that they should have … [Read more...]

A headline caught my eye this morning.
It said "Spayed and Neutered Dogs Live Longer!"
So I went off to investigate.
A new study on over forty thousand spayed and neutered dogs has shown that they live on average a year and a half longer than their intact friends and … [Read more...]

"What is the point in dog training jargon?"
I hear this cry at regular intervals from traditional dog trainers who find the language of modern dog training overly complex and cliquey.
And they have a point
Why do we need fancy theories and long words to explain dog … [Read more...]

Which is safer for your dog, commercial or raw food?
Your vet would probably answer 'commercial food'
Last summer, the Huffington Post featured and article called "Is Raw Food Safe for Dogs" in which Vet Marty Becker came down firmly on the side of commercial pet … [Read more...]

Many apologies to those that have ordered Total Recall recently and not yet received their copy.
It would seem that Amazon are waiting for stock.
The second print run was ordered some time ago, and is expected very soon!
In the meantime, the Gundog Club have a few … [Read more...]

I receive a lot of emails and questions about problems, mainly behavioural problems, with working bred spaniels.
And it is a subject that concerns me greatly.
Abandoned spaniels
Rescue societies across the country are used to picking up the pieces as working bred spaniels … [Read more...]

This is Norman.
He doesn't look very pretty right now, as he has just been savaged by another dog.
Norman is a working Guide Dog. His life is dedicated to the service of others.
And this was his reward.
Last week I posted a link on the Labrador Facebook page about … [Read more...]

In addition to the popular Labrador Site facebook page, I also have facebook pages for my books.
I have decided to set up a single 'Author' page which will eventually replace the individual book pages.
I will be updating this regularly with news about my books and … [Read more...]

Are you a dog owner?
Or a pet parent?
I have noticed the terms 'pet parent' and 'pet parenting' being used increasingly in blogs and in forum posts over the last year or so.
And I have been trying to puzzle out why it makes me feel so uncomfortable.
Parenting
I have … [Read more...]

There has been quite a hubub this week over Alan Titchmarsh's handling of his interview with TV star Cesar Milan.
The Alan Titchmarsh show apparently received an unprecedented number of complaints about their proposal to have the American dog trainer on the show as a guest, … [Read more...]

I’m Pippa and two of my passions are dogs and writing. I hope you enjoy reading my books and articles, and thank you so much for visiting here today!
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